Band Member

**Special Constable Police Band**:

- **Ongoing Full-Time**:

- **Stanmore**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a **Band Member - Musician (French Horn) **to be part of our New South Wales Police Band, Public Affairs Branch team. The Band Member contributes to the positive promotion of the NSWPF through community engagement by performing as a musician in the NSW Police Band (a Wind Orchestra) and its various ensembles.
- This position attracts an allowance for doubling on a second musical instrument as well as a weekly laundry allowance._

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), **click here** to view the role description.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
- convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
- in-house gym facilities.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
In addition to the required consistent and ongoing professional level of performance, a musician in the NSW Police Band must have the capacity to meet key challenges of the work which include: - a high level of commitment, accountability, punctuality, deportment and
presentation; having an adaptable approach to performance in a variety of settings including less than desirable indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions (including prolonged periods of standing and marching in those conditions); actively participating in
the logístical and administrative functions of the Band, as well as being able to interact with police officers, youth and members of the community in a positive and professional way; and finally, being able to foster positive workplace interactions within a large and diverse musical
team.

Demonstrate how your life and/or workplace experiences can be adapted to successfully meet these and other key non-musical challenges.

**Target Question 2**:
It is highly desirable that a musician possesses an additional skill set that can be adapted to contribute to the promotional, logístical, and administrative functions of the Band, skills and knowledge like holding a Medium and Light Rigid Driver's Licence, arranging, composition, (Sibelius software) internet/social media, recording/sound (Mac computer experience), instrument repair, video, photography, and graphic arts are just some examples.

Please outline any additional skills that you have, your experience/qualifications, and how you could contribute to the success of the Band in this additional way.
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.